Futaba 3PM Fasst 2.4ghz transmitter?

Hyde · 02-21-2009, 10:30 PM

hi all, I've been trying to find some info about this transmitter but could only find stuff in OLD OLD OLD for sale threads.

My airtronics m8 is SMASHED in pieces... don't ask.....

so I'm looking at the market these days and nothing seems cheap. but i have ran accross the "Futaba 3PM Fasst 2.4ghz transmitter" and ill like to know how is the feel of this radio. how long do cells last(how long is battery life)

for $200 it doesn't seem bad and I'm happy i might have made my mind on it.

plz someone help me out on some feed back. thanksss

P.S if you own the NONE 2.4ghz and its only the FM version ill like to know also.

thanks to all for some input. I'm exited about this new radiooo

berserk · 02-23-2009, 02:55 AM

Im using the 3PM, Its a very good radio for the price, or maybe the best for that price range. you can adjust exponentials and epa, etc. its a good buy!

pbr · 02-24-2009, 05:52 AM

I bought 1 through Hopmeup on E bay for 159.95 1st 2.4 radio been away form hobby for about 10 years They have come a long way with radios. I also just got a Dx3s for 214 through ultimate hobbies it comes with 2 receivers and I think it is a easier and faster to set up then the Futaba But both radios work great

stahd40 · 02-24-2009, 05:21 PM

My wonderful wife got me a 3pm fasst for xmas, and it's great. Battery life seems good, still on my first charge and I've been using it since the beginning of the year. My only complaint was the set up instructions. Not very inuitive, but..... once you figured out what the heck the instructions were trying to tell you..bing!, the light goes on in your head. I personally like the way it feels in my hand, balance and all. Easy on the fly adjustments too.

just my 2 cents
Kelly

brickshouse · 02-24-2009, 06:13 PM

do you have to use 6v batt for the reciever???

berserk · 02-25-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brickshouse

do you have to use 6v batt for the reciever???

you mean the separate supply? no need for that. just insert the servo plug and the esc plug to the reciever and youre good to race.

Dennis P · 02-25-2009, 06:43 PM

I own a 3PM 2.4 and a M11 2.4.I like the feel of both transmitters.They are a little differnt feeling but nothing that really feels unnatural.For the money the 3PM 2.4 fasst is a nice radio with some nice features.

trynomon · 02-28-2009, 02:55 AM

i still prefer with 2.4 spectrum anyway...hehe

J B · 02-28-2009, 12:11 PM

I had the 2.4 3pm for about a year now and not had a single glitch.Batts last a good while,its got a good feel in hand,small reciever,easy adjustability.Everything the club racer would ever need.

tristyn · 02-28-2009, 05:47 PM

I have had a 3pm 2.4 fasst sys. for aprox. 2yrs. with out a single issue. very responsive, lots of options expo, epa, timer, abs braking, 10 model memory, trim, sub trim, fale safe, servo speed an excellent charger for $180.

trout74 · 03-01-2009, 02:40 PM

I have the 3PM and love it! It is very well balanced, and my batteries last forever in it, havent changed them yet, and I bet I have close to two hours on it. The range is amazing too, we have a three acre back yard, and it will go from the deck to the very back fence that is nearly 600 feet, but dont know how far they recommend you use it, but easily as far a you can see.

Buy it!

Trout